It was the home of pick n mix, Ladybird children’s clothes and it’s where we all ventured for the new number one record in the charts or the latest release double album – on vinyl. Are the memories coming back? The main store was in Bank Hey Street with another branch in Talbot Road. They both succumbed to the demise of high street shopping – it was a big deal when they finally closed.
These pictures rewind to probably the most iconic lost store on the high street– and one which is guaranteed to evoke nostalgia.
13. Remembering Woolworths
The Woolworths succumbed to a fire in November 1978 - fire engine at the scene in Bank Hey Street Photo: National World
14. Remembering Woolworths
Smoke billows from the windows at Woolworths during a blaze in 1978 Photo: National World
15. Remembering Woolworths
Woolworths at Fleetwood was absolutely central to its town centre shopping. This was 2008 Photo: Bill Johnson
16. Remembering Woolworths
This was back in 1959, August 31st to be precise and was the retirement party for Miss J Lloyd. Do you recognise anyone? Photo: Submit
17. Remembering Woolworths
Assistant manager of Woolworths, St Annes Sam Stevens in 1998 Photo: Martin Bostock
18. Remembering Woolworths
This was in 1979 and scaffolding shrouded the famous clock tower. Work was being carried out to the title facing of Woolworths. Work was also underway to create a new shop frontage on Bank Hey Street Photo: National World